Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
40445B
RGB
64, 68, 91
HSL
231, 17%, 30%
HSB
231, 30%, 36%
CMYK
30, 25, 0, 64
LAB
29, 3, -14
LCH
29, 15, 281
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 277
XYZ
6, 6, 11
LUV
29, -3, -18
HWB
231, 25%, 64%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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